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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,961.63, 401,466.85 and 170,079.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,961.63, 401,466.85 and 170,079.53 is: 234,674.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,961.63 : 401,466.85 = 170,079.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,961.63/401,466.85 = 170,079.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,961.63x = 401,466.85 × 170,079.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,961.63x = 68,281,293,158.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,281,293,158.58/290,961.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,674.56

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